covetously

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covetously

He looked covetously at his neighbor's new car in the driveway.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In a greedy or avaricious manner: Describes the action of wanting something, especially something that belongs to someone else, with an intense and often selfish desire.
    • With jealousy; in an envious manner: Describes the action of looking at or thinking about another's advantages, possessions, or success with a feeling of resentful longing.
Examples of Usage
  • Adverb:
    • He covetously eyed the last piece of cake on the plate. (He looked at the cake with a strong, greedy desire.)
    • The collector handled the rare coin covetously, reluctant to let it go. (The collector held the coin with a greedy, possessive attitude.)
    • She watched covetously as her neighbor's beautiful garden won first prize. (She watched with a feeling of envious desire.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To gaze/look covetously": A common collocation describing an intense, desiring look directed at something one wants.
    • The dragon gazed covetously at the pile of gold in the treasure hoard.
  • "To desire something covetously": Emphasizes the nature of the desire as being envious or greedy.
    • He had always covetously desired a position of such power and influence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Covetous (adjective): Having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else.
    • He cast a covetous glance at the expensive watch.
  • Covetousness (noun): The feeling or quality of wanting something that belongs to someone else.
    • His covetousness for his brother's inheritance was obvious.
Synonyms
  • Enviously: With a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
  • Greedily: With an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or possessions.
  • Avariciously: In a manner characterized by extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
  • Jealously: With feelings of envy or resentment toward someone's advantages or achievements.
Antonyms
  • Generously: In a manner showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected.
  • Contentedly: In a satisfied and happy manner.
  • Indifferently: Without interest or concern.
covetously

He looked covetously at his neighbor's new car in the driveway.

Adverb
  1. in a greedy manner
  2. with jealousy; in an envious manner
    • he looked at his friend's new car jealously

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